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UCL talking points: Barcelona woes deepen
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Thursday, 30 September 2021 05:59
Matchday 2 of the Champions League group stage is in the books and there is plenty to discuss, from Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi starring for Manchester United and PSG respectively, to a woeful week for Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid. We asked Gab Marcotti, Mark Ogden and Sam Marsden to answer some big questions.Can things get any worse…
Sources: Barcelona eye managers Pirlo, Gallardo
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Thursday, 30 September 2021 05:17
Barcelona continue to seek alternatives to replace Ronald Koeman with former Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo and River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo the latest names added to the list of candidates, several sources have told ESPN.While ex-Barcelona captain Xavi Hernandez and Belgium coach Roberto Martinez remain on the list, several sources have not ruled out to ESPN that Barca president Joan…
Ronaldo breaks UCL appearance record
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Thursday, 30 September 2021 05:17
Cristiano Ronaldo broke the Champions League appearance record on Wednesday as his last-minute goal helped Manchester United beat Villarreal 2-1.Ronaldo had been level with retired goalkeeper Iker Casillas on 181 appearances, but Wednesday's showing brought him to 182.- Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only) - ESPN+ viewer's guide: Bundesliga, Serie A, MLS, FA Cup and moreHe scored in…
Juve loss illustrates Chelsea's challenges in competing on multiple fronts
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Thursday, 30 September 2021 01:46
TURIN, Italy -- Thomas Tuchel probably didn't need a reminder of the difficulty in competing on two fronts this season, but Manchester City and now Juventus have given him just that in the space of five days.The chaotic circumstances surrounding his arrival at Stamford Bridge in January -- replacing fan favourite Frank Lampard and thrust straight into a condensed schedule…
Sources: Wicky departs as Chicago Fire coach
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Thursday, 30 September 2021 00:25
Raphael Wicky is out as Chicago Fire coach, ESPN television analyst Taylor Twellman has reported.The decision came after one of the Fire's better performances of the season in beating New York City FC 2-0. But with a record of 7-15-6, Chicago's chances of reaching the postseason have long been slim, and the win still left the Fire in 12th place…
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